• Effects of selected alien plants on recruitment of three native tree species in Amani botanical garden, Tanzania 

  Aman, S. S. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Alien plant are plant species introduced in a new area outside their native range and when spread beyond the place of introduction, they become invasive thereby suppressing regeneration of native plants. There is little ...
• Influence of environmental variables on the distribution of selected tree species in lake Manyara upper catchment, northern-Tanzania 

  Mgaywa, W. J. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  This study was conducted to analyse the influence of environmental variables on the distribution of selected tree species in Chemchem River in the Manyara National Park under current conditions. The specific objectives ...
• Assessment of floristic composition, stocking and disturbance in Mkulazi Catchment Forest Reserve in Morogoro District, Tanzania 

  John, C. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  This study attempted to assess floristic composition, stocking and disturbance in MCFR. Specifically, the study aimed to assess plant species richness and diversity, stem density, basal area and volume of the trees, ...
• Distribution and feeding ecology of amphibian (anuran) species in Kimboza Forest Reserve in Morogoro District, Morogoro Region, Tanzania 

  Kamungu, A. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  An assessment of the distribution and feeding ecology of amphibian (anuran) species of Kimboza Forest Reserve, Tanzania was conducted between March 2017 and April 2017. Visual encounter survey and capture methods were ...
• The role of traditional ecological knowledge in management of dryland ecosystems among the Maasai pastoralists in Kiteto District, Tanzania 

  Olekao, S. K. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2017)

  Understanding the way the Maasai pastoralists' Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) affects management of natural resources in dry lands is of practical importance. Failure to recognise its contribution in resources ...
• Pest status of leucaena psyllid, Heteropsylla Cubana crawford (Homoptera: Psyllidae) and biological control agents in eastern Tanzania 

  Lyimo, P. J. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)

  Heteropsylla cubana has caused damaging effects to Leucaena leucocephala in Tanzania since its outbreak in 1992. The major objectives of the study were; to determine population density of H. cubana, mummies of T. leucaena ...
• Diversity, status and threats to stingless bees (Apidae: Meliponini) of Ipembampazi Forest Reserve, Tabora - Tanzania 

  Hamisi, Issa (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)

  This study presents the stingless bees (Meliponini) of Ipembampazi Forest Reserve (IFR) in Sikonge, Tabora Tanzania. Stingless bees were systematically sampled from linear transects from which 80 plots of 20 x 40 m2 (0.08ha) ...
• Effects of human activities to the composition of woody plant species of Ngarama south forest reserve in Kilwa district, Tanzania 

  Jilala, Zawadi Joseph (Sokoine University of Agriculture., 2015)

  This study assessed the effects of human activities on woody plant species composition of Ngarama South Forest Reserve (NSFR) in Kilwa District, Tanzania. Vegetation survey was carried out in 40 systematically established ...
• Implications of land use land cover change on the biodiversity of Kibasira swamp in Kilombero valley, Tanzania 

  Seki, Hamidu A. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  Sustained wetland functioning needs proper land use planning which in its best requires integrated land management. High anthropogenic pressures on the Kibasira Swamp may undermine its potential in biodiversity conservation ...
• Effects of eucalyptus gall wasp, leptocybe invasa (hymenoptera: eulophidae) on growth and wood basic density of some eucalyptus species, Tanzania 

  Petro, Revocatus (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  Leptocybe invasa Fisher & La Salle (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), also known as Blue Gum Chalcid (BGC) is native to Australia. The pest was first recorded in the Mediterranean region in 2000 causing severe injury to young ...
• Evolutionary history, genetic diversity and conservation implications of selected afro-alpine taxa 

  Masao, Catherine Aloyce (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2012)

  The tropical East African and Ethiopian mountains are famous for their exceptionally unique and high biodiversity. The flora on these mountains offers good examples of distinct adaptations to different altitudes as well ...
• Effects of institutional changes on Forest condition: A case of Chenene Forest Reserve in Bahi District,Tanzania 

  Nkonoki, Juvenal B. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  This study assessed the effects of institutional changes on forest condition, stakeholders’ interests, the performance of local institutions and factors influencing the performance of local governance structures, using a ...
• Estimation of carbon stocks in Acacia-commiphora woodlands in Kiteto district, Tanzania 

  Luganga, Haruna (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  Carbon stocks of Acacia-Commiphora woodlands was estimated using site specific biomass allometric models developed in Kimana Village, Kiteto District, Tanzania. Fifty sample trees covering a range of diameter at breast ...
• Role of community-based institutions, partnerships and practices in enhancing climate change adaptation in Mwanga district, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania 

  Kwiyega, Jonathan L. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  Local communities in Tanzania have been struggling to adapt to climate change and variability and have already adopted use of different local knowledge and practices under various adaptation mechanisms to respond to ...
• Relationships between abundance of zooplankton and physico-chemical parameters in lake Mweru-Wantipa, Zambia 

  Anamunda, Aongola (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  This study was conducted in Lake Mweru-wantipa aimed at assessing abundance of zooplankton and its relationships with physico-chemical parameters. Four sampling stations were selected, two on each side of the Lake; the ...
• Carbon stock and emission difference by woodland degradation around a REDD+ pilot site in Kilosa, Morogoro Tanzania 

  Mangowi, Albert Leonard (2015)

  Among the major issues in the implementation of REDD+ activities is leakage or displacement‟ resulting from activity shifting associated with the process. This study aimed at assessing potential leakage in terms of carbon ...
• Value chain analysis of sclerocarya birrea products in Tanzania: case studies of Uyui and Kilosa districts 

  Munna, Abubakari Hamis (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  This study analyzed the Sclerocarya birrea products value chain. In this study, 90 respondents were drawn from Kilosa district and 68 from Uyui district: 60 being processing group members and 8 collectors. Data were ...
• Carbon storage potential of grassland ecosystems in the eastern ARC mountains: a case study of Udzungwa mountains, Tanzania 

  Laswai, Francis Faustine (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

  Grasslands are believed to store carbon in below and above ground. However, little is known on the actual proportion amount of carbon stored in the different carbon pools in the grassland ecosystems. This study aimed at ...
• An assessment of diversity, abundance and distribution of herpetofauna in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 

  Msindai, Izumbe Mgana (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2014)

  An assessment of diversity, abundance and distribution of herpetofauna in grassland, kopjes, woodland, riverine forest and wetlands habitats of Serengeti National Park (SENAPA), Tanzania was conducted between December 2012 ...
• Carbon stocks in the Mangrove ecosystem of Rufiji river delta, Rufiji district, Tanzania 

  Lupembe, Innocent Bernard (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2014)

  One of the most important ecosystem services provided by mangrove ecosystems is to act as a carbon sink. Despite this role, most carbon storage studies in Tanzania have concentrated on terrestrial ecosystems. In this study, ...

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